It's that special time of the year when you and your sweetheart can freely share an unforgettable experience to rekindle your romance. The West Coast inns, bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels offer a unique and time-tested recipe for pampering, refreshment and wonderful dining experiences.
Karen Brown's World of Travel, a popular website filled with information regarding West Coast Bandamp;Bs, contains detailed trip itineraries, maps and listings for hundreds of exceptional inns and hotels. A terrific travel writer, Karen Brown has explored California and the Pacific Northwest, uncovering wonderful destinations in which to best enjoy the most romantic inns of these areas.
If you are planning a romantic getaway to the western United States, consider the following choices. Karen Brown's readers have voted and the following lodging choices were selected as the andquot;Most Romanticandquot; and best andquot;Splendid Splurgesandquot; in California and the Pacific Northwest:
The Tickle Pink Inn, located just south of Carmel, an unbelievably beautiful seaside village on California's Central Coast, was voted andquot;Most Romanticandquot; in California by Karen Brown readersand for good reason. With access to excellent shopping, unique gourmet restaurants and world-class golf courses, this charming inn is loaded with amenities. Near the edge of Big Sur, The Tickle Pink Inn is intimate, private and elegant. Enjoy a luxurious continental breakfast in the early mornings and a fantastic evening reception with classical music playing softly in the background while you taste local wines, fresh fruits and fantastic cheeses. The rooms are well-appointed and present quaint balconies from which to enjoy the seaside view, and most are equipped with wood burning fireplaces as well. The most elegant suites boast whirlpool tubs and the luxurious king beds are graced with Egyptian cotton and down comforters.
If money is no object, The Inn Above Tide in Sausalito is just about perfect. Set across the bay from San Francisco, this posh boutique hotel offers amazing views and glorious accommodations. Each of the 29 rooms boasts a stunning view and all have beds topped with luxurious linens, soft robes, Bvlgari bath products, DVD players and a stereo with a CD player. Many rooms include a wood-burning or gas fireplace. The most spectacular room is the Penthouse Suite, which has a glass-enclosed whirlpool tub that overlooks the bay, as well as a fireplace and a private deck. All guests enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and evening wine and cheese service. The Inn Above Tide won the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award for the best andquot;Splendid Splurgeandquot; in California.
Nestled on an oceanfront bluff, the Channel House in Depoe Bay, Oregon, has the ambiance of an elegant little country inn. The guestrooms are tastefully decorated with contemporary charm and include hot tubs and gas fireplaces. The continental breakfasts are wonderful and served in a room with stunning seascapes. The recipient of the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award for andquot;Most Romanticandquot; lodging in the Pacific Northwest, the Channel House is a private paradise, perfect for a romantic interlude. The helpful staff enjoys assisting guests in planning their days, and this area is perfect for an adventure in whale watching.
The recipient of the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award for best andquot;Splendid Splurgeandquot; in the Pacific Northwest goes to the Sooke Harbour House, located in Canada's spectacular province of British Columbia. This elegant boutique hotel overlooks the Olympic Mountains and is nestled on the Whiffen Spit Beach in the village of Sooke. The accommodations are absolutely unique with splendid sea views, a balcony or terrace and fireplace. If it's in the budget, request the Passion Flower Room with a bed whose headboard resembles wooden doors opening onto a mural of a garden path. Enjoy the original artwork and antique furnishings that opulently decorate the remainder of the guest rooms, each with a different theme. Boasting a gourmet restaurant and excellent wine cellar, the Sooke Harbour House also offers a full-service spa.

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